Uncompromising yet compassionate, Michelle Bridges is a personal trainer whose dedicated approach yields quick results.

Returning as mentor and trainer, Michelle understands that extreme weight loss is challenging. However she expects 100% effort and no excuses from the contestants on what will be the toughest journey of their lives.

One of Australia's most prominent fitness experts, with over seventeen years experience in the health and fitness industry, Michelle was named Fitness Leader of the Year in 2004.

She is a leading ambassador for the National Heart Foundation, and has been involved with the charity for the past four years.

A successful writer, Michelle released her first book, Crunch Time, in 2009 and will release her second book, Crunch Time Cookbook, in February 2010.

Michelle's motto "with every breakdown there's a breakthrough," is reflective of her intense technique. This tough trainer will push the contestants to the very edge of their mental and physical fitness limits.